X (Twitter) resource

How to Download Your X Data Archive

An X data archive can include posts, media, direct messages, and profile information. The request begins in Your account settings and requires password plus email or phone verification.

Open the visual X archive guide See the workflow

The decision that matters

Choose the right export before you start

X separates the archive request from the eventual download and requires identity checks before the request begins. Make sure the account's password and verification destination are available before starting.

Current workflow

How to complete the current provider export

Web: More → Settings and privacy → Your account.
Open the first-party step
Click Download an archive of your data.
Open the first-party step
Enter your password and click Confirm.
Open the first-party step
Click Send code, then enter the code sent to the email address or phone number on your account.
Open the first-party step
Click Request data.
Open the first-party step
Wait for the email or push notification; preparation may take a few days.
Open the first-party step
Return to Download an archive of your data and click Download data, then download the ZIP while signed in.
Open the first-party step

Reviewed visual references

Match the current first-party screens

X Your Account settings with Download an archive of your data — X and the X interface are trademarks and interface content of X Corp.; shown accurately for independent instructional reference without affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.

X empty Verify your password form — X and the X interface are trademarks and interface content of X Corp.; shown accurately for independent instructional reference without affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.

What this workflow covers

Useful output and next steps

Finding Download an archive of your data under Your account
Confirming the password and entering the email or phone verification code
Returning while signed in after the email or push notification arrives

Objections and limits

What this resource does not promise

Archive preparation may take a few days.
The final download requires a signed-in X session.
Download Your Data does not currently analyze the X archive.

Repository evidence

Current in-product visual guide route

#guide/x

This exact route or input shape is maintained in frontend/application/routing.js.

First-party sources

Verify the provider workflow

How to download your archive

Questions before you export

Frequently asked questions

Where do I request an X data archive?

Open Settings and privacy, choose Your account, then select Download an archive of your data.

Why does X ask for a password and code?

The current request flow verifies the password and then sends a code to the email address or phone number on the account.

How do I know the X archive is ready?

X sends an email or push notification. Return to the archive page while signed in and use Download data.

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